DS, 1781 August 8. : Oath of Office.

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DS, 1781 August 8. : Oath of Office.

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Morris's oath of office as Assistant to the Superintendent of Finance, Robert Morris. In this capacity, G. Morris developed a decimal system of coinage. Subscribed before and signed by the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, Thomas McKean.

1 p. ; 23 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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